LOVB is proud to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our clubs and coaches recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) as part of the 2025 AVCA Club Awards and Winners Circle Club Team lists.
These honors highlight the dedication, leadership, and excellence that define our community from the directors leading programs to the coaches developing athletes both on and off the court.
2025 AVCA Club Awards
Each year, the AVCA Club Awards recognize individuals who raise the standard for youth volleyball across the country. We’re thrilled to celebrate the following LOVB honorees:
Beach Club Director of the Year
Ashley Ivy Swift - AJV Sand
17s Coach of the Year
Andrew Fields - Houston Skyline Volleyball
13s Coach of the Year
Eloy Rodriguez - Roots Volleyball
Beach Coach of the Year
Paige Panter Mierl - AJV Sand
2025 AVCA Winners Circle Club Teams
The AVCA Winners Circle honors club teams nationwide that exemplify competitive excellence and commitment to athlete development. This year, four LOVB clubs were recognized for their outstanding achievements across multiple age divisions.
Stars Carolinas
Club Director: Corey Helle
Girls Teams: 12 Candi,13 Anna, 13 Savannah, 13 Tonja, 14 Ady, 14 Lora, 14 Sean, 15 Bing, 15 Jacob, 15 Natalie, 16 Amy, 16 Nicholas, 16 Philip, 16 Santos, 17 Alex, 17 Sanders, 18 Helle, 18 Kayla, 18 Taylor
Boys Teams: 17 Lion, 18 Lion
Iowa Impact
Club Director: Scarlett Molina
Girls Team: 181 Elite - coached by Scarlett Molina
SCVC (now SC Rockstar)
Club Director: Melissa Boice
Girls Team: SCVC 17 Roxy - coached by Amir Lugo-Rodriguez
A5
Club Director: Gabe Aramian
Girls Team: A5 16 Stephen
